LEMON-PEPPER CAPELLINI

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This is from Rachel Ray. This makes a great side dish to piccata and other breaded meat recipes. Also, throwing in some grilled chicken makes this a wonderful light meal!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons light butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 lemons, zested and juiced
salt
1/2 lb capellini
1/2 cup basil leaves (shredded or torn)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place water on to boil for pasta.
  • In a large skillet combine olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic, pepper and the lemon zest.
  • Salt water when it boils then cook cappellini to al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a ladle of cooking water to lemon pepper butter and stir in the lemon juice. Drain pasta and toss with lemon-pepper butter and salt, to taste. Add the basil to the pasta and serve a small bundle alongside your entree or serve as a delicate first course.

Awabhesh Kumar
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This dish is so easy to make, it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Boula Haber
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have some leftover pasta in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Sophen Ros
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I love the combination of lemon and pepper in this dish. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


S.R Sonaly Queen
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This dish is so light and refreshing, it's perfect for a summer meal.


Diana Kovacheva
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kazol Ahmed Shakib
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Dina Gomez
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Raja Sharjeel
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The lemon pepper sauce is so flavorful. It really brings out the taste of the shrimp and pasta.


Mahmoud ALkdahy
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out delicious.


Waleed Albahouh
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This lemon pepper capellini was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were light and refreshing, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.